Explore the Family Name Waychoff
The meaning of Waychoff
Variant of Wyckoff, a surname of East Frisian origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waychoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waychoff has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rankings of this surname fell from 50,903 in 2000 to 53,913 in 2010, marking a change of -5.91. During the same period, the count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a minor dip, reducing from 385 to 383, a change of -0.52. This drop is further illustrated by the proportion per 100k, which decreased from 0.14 to 0.13, a change of -7.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,913 | -5.91% |
| Count | 385 | 383 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waychoff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Waychoff surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.10 in 2000 to 96.61 in 2010. A slight increase was also observed in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.34 to 2.61 during the same period. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.61% | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.61% | 11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |